The Hamilton County Leadership Academy has received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation and a $5,000 sponsorship from Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. The HCLA is funded primarily by tuition, grants, sponsorship and personal donations. Duke Energy and Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. have now been named at Silver Leadership Partners for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

“It is clear that both of these companies are very committed to the community and to the development of leaders in Hamilton County,” stated Executive Director of HCLA Jill Doyle.

HCLA is a leadership development program that identifies and prepares informed leaders for the community. Program participants are brought together by their commitment of time, energy, expertise and their desire to be involved in Hamilton County. For more, visit hcla.net.